Weekend area events highlight PTA meeting and exhibits
Community plans include Cullman County Chamber Coffee Club Monday morning at the chamber office. The Cullman City Council of Parents and Teachers holds its final meeting Monday at Cullman High Cafeteria with an executive board at 12:30 p.m. and luncheon at 1 p.m. Readiness for new and retiring PTA officers is urged. Several Cullman Industries will exhibit in the Downtown Plaza Friday and Saturday. In Florida, Cape Kennedy tours are advertised as a growing tourist draw. Local Decoration Day observances and a Thunderbird talk are also noted as spring events. The piece closes with election day remarks and civic participation emphasis.
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Cullman County
Chamber of Commerce Coffee Club
Cullman City Council of Parents and
Cullman High
PTA
Cullman Industries
Herman E. Griffin
Athens High School
Tennessee Valley Stock Call Show Declared A Big Success
The first Tennessee Valley Stock Call Show in the area was termed a big success by officials. It replaces the Birmingham event after several years and promises valuable prizes to contestants, with youngsters noted to be eager to participate next season.
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Birmingham
Viet Cong Blows Hole In U S Aircraft Carrier Ferry Card
Salvage crews worked to seal a 28 foot long hull breach blamed on Viet Cong bombing at Saigon port. The 9,800 ton Card suffered severe flooding below the second deck, with 73 civilian crew unharmed and an investigation opened by U S authorities. The ship had arrived with helicopters and fighters for Vietnam and was later refitted for return to the United States.
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Peter Arnett
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Ghee Langeland
New Orleans
U.S. Navy
Subic Bay
Philippines
Raymond Arbon
United States
Sargor
Cotton Futures Little Firmer in Week of Trading
New York AP reports cotton futures edged higher for the week with the May spot month supported by short covering while distant months rose moderately on light offerings. The week ended with a gain of 1.20 to 1.35 from the prior week, while exports slipped to 103000 bales for the week and 4.357 million bales through April 28.
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New York
Mother's Little Helper in Great Bend Tragedy
In Great Bend Kansas a 7 year old girl Kitty Kusini? burns trash in an early model car. wind shifts, fire spreads. Mrs. Dale de Kraai had left, later asks daughter to burn the trash, leading to the car fire and damage. Australian population grew by about 4 million over 14 years with similar growth earlier in the century.
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Great Bend
Kan
Dale de Kraai
Kitty
de’ Kraai
Australia
Straight Standing golf quip in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Kentucky an amusing moment at a golf match had caddy respond to a question about the score by showing a straight stance, prompting laughter. Pro Evan Settle watched as the remark unfolded between players W. W. Curtis and Jim Fulton, illustrating the lighthearted tone of the event.
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Shelbyville, Ky
W. W. Curtis
Jim Fulton
Evan Settle
Curtis
Danube River Flows 250 Miles Through Hungary
The Danube runs 250 miles across Hungary serving as a major traffic artery. It shapes transport and commerce in central Europe, linking key cities and markets along its course.
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Danube
Hungary
Country
Phouma Takes Laos Military Command Amid Merger Talks
Souvanna Phouma announced he will direct all military affairs as prime minister and defense minister in Laos after a merger of neutralist and right wing factions. He spoke at his residence before leaving for Khang Khay to meet Prince Souphanouvong noted for leading the Pathet Lao.
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Vientiane
Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Khang Khay
Souphanouvong
Pathet Lao
Phoumi Nosavan
Souvanna
Kong le
University appoints Farrer assistant conductor of Michigan Symphony
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR John A. Farrer, a former Decatur High School student, is named assistant conductor of the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Farrer of 1305 1th St SE and will graduate May 22 as President Johnson attends commencement at the school stadium. Farrer is the youngest person to hold the post and plans to pursue a masters degree alongside his duties.
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John A. Farrer
Decatur High School
University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
John Farrer
Lth
University
Lyndon Johnson
Farrer
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